Pathogens Threaten the Cannabis Industry
Pathogen awareness and mitigation is one of the most critical issues facing the cannabis industry today. Pathogens such as hop latent viroid and Fusarium result in major economic losses that can equal billions of dollars of lost revenue industry-wide. Major driving factors behind this economic loss are a lack of research and understanding around cannabis pathogens as well as no clear industry-wide operating standards to mitigate their effects.
A Fresh Perspective for the Industry
A critical step in protecting the industry from economic loss is a shift in perspective. Due to a lack of information and clear guidelines, many cultivators approach disease mitigation in a reactive way, only reviewing cultivation practices or requesting testing when something goes wrong. Unfortunately, when pathogens become obvious, their impact is often widespread and can cause catastrophic economic loss. The superior approach is a proactive approach. Implementing a rational, complete pathogen mitigation program upfront can help prevent major loss.
A critical step in protecting the industry from economic loss is a shift in perspective. Due to a lack of information and clear guidelines, many cultivators approach disease mitigation in a reactive way, only reviewing cultivation practices or requesting testing when something goes wrong. Unfortunately, when pathogens become obvious, their impact is often widespread and can cause catastrophic economic loss. The superior approach is a proactive approach. Implementing a rational, complete pathogen mitigation program upfront can help prevent major loss.
A Fresh Perspective for the Industry
Upfront Investment with Big Returns
Pathogen mitigation has up-front costs. With margins tight in the cannabis industry, investing time and money to deal with pathogens may seem frivolous or unnecessary. However, all cannabis cultivators will spend money and time on pathogens regardless.
The average loss to pathogens is 15%, but major outbreaks can result in loss of harvests and precious varieties, or facility-wide shutdown.
Clean stock initiatives in general agriculture generate 10X-100X returns on the money spent on pathogen control, saving billions of dollars in revenue. These programs serve as long-term cost savings and investment insurance.
What Does a Pathogen Prevention Program Look Like?
Pathogen mitigation involves a package of activities that work together to limit the introduction and spread of disease. Instead of dealing with each pathogenic threat in a piecemeal fashion, a comprehensive program utilizes standard operating procedures (SOPs) that impact multiple aspects of the workflow to limit disease threats at every stage.
To assist growers in developing these SOPs, TUMI Genomics has developed a program called STOP. This program provides practical advice and recommendations to keep your facility disease-free.
Customized Programs Tailor-Made for Your Facility
At TUMI Genomics, we take a comprehensive approach to pathogen prevention. We work alongside our clients to manage pathogens at all stages; from sanitation, to organization, to diagnostics. Our team of expert scientists is continually learning and innovating to bring the most recent research and cutting-edge technologies to the cannabis industry.
At TUMI Genomics we pride ourselves on being your scientific resource and partner in growing the healthiest, most profitable crop possible. Need help setting up a pathogen mitigation program?
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It’s comforting to know that the brilliant folks @tumigenomics are working diligently to keep us all aware of the latest methods to identify and mitigate the (previously unknown to most) pathogens that are currently terrifying the cannabis industry. Thanks to their data driven research and consistent updates, I’ve been able to keep my clients at the forefront of contamination prevention all while sounding far more intelligent than I actually am.
— @Imagegenetics
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— Gregory Flatt
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— @christo2112